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    Default What causes bloating during pms?

    I have been working very hard at the gym for the past couple months and have noticed a big difference. My tummy was flat as a board up until 3 days ago and all of a sudden I look 5 months pregnant. I've been drinking lots of water, kept up the cardio and crunches. Basically nothing has changed except my period is due Wednesday. The strange thing is, one day I weighed 106 and the very next day I weighed 111 and could barely button my pants! I upped my parsley capsules and even though I've been peeing like crazy I'm still bloated. It's not really just my belly, I can see it in my ankles as well, so I know I'm retaining water but it just won't go away. It's like this every month. What I can do to prevent or get rid of the bloating?

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    Default Re: What causes bloating during pms?

    Eatting less salty foods will help but if you're like me at all I'm sure you crave them. Also Midol has a mild diuretic in it.

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    Default Re: What causes bloating during pms?

    That's a great question I would also love to know the answer to, as I gain 5lbs every month too, even tho I'm on birth control
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    Default Re: What causes bloating during pms?

    Yup, being a woman sux at times.
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    Default Re: What causes bloating during pms?

    The salt thing is one that I didn't think of. I can try to eat clean for a week out of the month lol. I'm pretty sure the salt is coming from the ceasar salad dressing that I use. I've been taking parsley for a diuretic but I might try doubling up with the Midol and see if that helps. Thanks!

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    I blame Jesus.



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    ^^^hahaha! Considering there's no other obvious reason, right? That has to be it, since I do everything the same as the rest of the month.

    Ok after a little more digging I found it...the drop in progesterone a week prior to your period makes your body retain water. So, from now on during that week, I'll live off of midol, parsley, caffeine and lemon juice
    Last edited by TheLioness; 03-08-2008 at 08:05 PM. Reason: found the reason

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